Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions that come up most often about the archive, the setlists, and the stats.
What does "Verified" mean on setlists?
Verified means that our head editor Todd has confirmed that the setlist for the show is 100% accurate by using an audio or video source to verify the complete concert.
Link to this answerWhat is a Setlist Rarity Score?
Each setlist containing at least 8 songs is given a setlist rarity score. This archive-wide rating shows how unique and uncommon a concert's setlist actually was.
How it works: The score is calculated by looking at the live history of every single song played during the night. Because it averages out the entire night, a couple of rare songs won't drastically change the score if the other 20 songs are setlist staples. It takes a bulk of deep cuts to get a truly high score.
Because older eras feature tracks that were retired decades ago, older shows naturally have much higher scores, while modern stadium tours packed with hits trend lower. Side projects score on their own terms based on their specific touring history.
Rarity Tier Breakdown
Here is what the percentage scores mean when you spot them on a setlist:
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70%+ (Extreme Rarity): Almost nothing you could count on hearing. These are mostly early legacy shows (like 1989 Gilman-era gigs) filled with songs never played again or club shows where there set is full of bustouts.
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55% – 70% (High Rarity): Roughly a third to a half of the entire setlist consists of uncommon tracks.
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45% – 55% (Moderate Rarity): Around 5 to 7 songs in the setlist that you wouldn't typically expect to hear.
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35% – 45% (Standard Set): A standard night of staples, but with a couple of deeper cuts mixed in.
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Under 35% (The Hits): Only about 1 out of every 20 songs played at most is anything unusual.
What is the Setlist Game?
You'll see links on the upcoming shows for the Setlist Game which will have you compete against other members for points by predicting upcoming setlists with the most accuracy. Games are available for each Green Day and side project show. You can try and win one night or play each show to be the overall champion of a tour.
Full details about the Setlist Game can be found on it's Rules & Scoring page or you can head right over and start making your selections.
Link to this answerWhat are "Notable Shows"
Rather than using a typical 5-star rating system, we let the community crowd-source the ultimate list of historically significant and unique concerts. Any show that stands out due to an insane setlist full of deep cuts, or sheer historical significance can be nominated for our Notable Shows page.
How Nominations Work
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Nominate a Show: Click the "Mark it notable" button on any setlist page to nominate it.
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Community Voting: Once a show is nominated, other users can Agree or Disagree with the nomination.
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The Score: Every show has a running score calculated by subtracting Disagree votes from Agree votes.
Getting on (and off) the List
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To Get Listed: A show must reach a score of +3 (meaning it has at least 3 more Agree votes than Disagree votes). Once it hits +3, it is automatically moved to the Notable Shows page.
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The Leaderboard: The Notable Shows page is ranked entirely by score - the higher the net Agree votes, the higher the show climbs on the list.
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Falling Off the List: If a show drops below a net score of +3 (for example, it has 6 Agree votes but 4 Disagree votes, making its score +2), it will fall off the Notable Shows page until the community bumps its score back up.
How do I track my own stats?
You just need a free Reject Club account and then you can go to My Account > Concerts and hit the Add Concerts button. Once you're done, select the my stats tab and hit recalculate stats button to see your entire Green Day concert history come alive with a ton of cool stats.
Once your logged in, you can hit the "I Was There" button on any show you were at or "I'll Be There" for upcoming shows without having to enter your account to log shows. Members can also post comments, questions and reviews on shows.
Link to this answerWhat is the difference between this site and Setlist.fm?
This entire site is built only for Green Day and their side projects so you'll be able to find a lot more in-depth statistics for their touring histories here. Since the setlists are entered only by Todd or myself, there's no chance of made-up shows or fake song entries here as often happens at Setlist.fm. We also have over 800 concert posters, fun personal show stats and fans can ask questions about shows they're going to and review shows they've attended.
Link to this answerWhy are the song play counts different than on Setlist.fm?
There are several shows entered on Setlist.fm that were actually cancelled or that cite previously mislabeled recordings as the source for the setlists that were later found to be from other shows. Our goal here is to provide the most accurate statistics, not the highest counts.
Link to this answerWho made the Live Archive?
The Live Archive was co-created by Jason (admin) and Todd (head editor) as an expansion to GreenDay.fm. Many of the fan reviews found in the footnotes of our older setlists were collected by Ham Pascale, so a huge thanks to them for their work.
Link to this answerI'd like to contribute to the site, how can I help?
We want this site to be as accurate as possible so if you notice any errors or omissions in the setlists contained here, reach out to our editor Todd. If you'd like to contribute a concert poster or have questions or comments about the site itself, send an email to Jason.
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